WOJCIECH SZCZESNY has been forced to distance himself from his controversial father Maciej in an astonishing major family row on the eve of the FA Cup final.

Wojciech Szczesny admitted he had not spoke to his father for two years

Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny is hoping to keep his place in the team for today’s Wembley showpiece with Aston Villa – but the turmoil may now force manager Arsene Wenger to turn to rival David Ospina.

Szczesny suffered heartbreak last season when he was left out of the 2014 final, when Arsenal beat Hull, and he has lost his place in the Arsenal Premier League this season to Spaniard Ospina.

Missing out on the final again would place a major question mark over his Emirates future after he has played in the last four rounds.

Szczesny’s father Maciej criticised Wenger’s honesty and loyalty – and Wojciech took to Facebook to distance himself from the comments.

Wojciech, who Wenger may now decide is not in the right state of mind to play against Aston Villa today, said: “Really shouldn’t be dealing with this one day before the cup final but my father leaves me no choice.

“I have not spoken to him in more than two years and just like everybody else I have had enough of his idiotic comments about The Football Club and The Manager I owe so much to! Therefore please do not consider his comments as my shared view. Thank You for your understanding!”

Former Legia Warsaw and Poland goalkeeper Maciej, now a commentator in Poland, said: “The relationship between Wocjiech and Wenger for a long time has not been the best.

Wenger has just needed to unload their frustrations and defeats onto someone, and it has fallen on Wojciech

Maciej Szczesny

“Mr. Wenger does not include people who are loyal. He does not always fulfil his promises and is honest to the end. He is happy to say that ash on his jacket is from someone’s cigarette, while it was his own dandruff.

“Wenger everywhere can see the blame, but not in himself. Wojciech under Wenger will never be the first choice goalkeeper. So let him go away and find a team where they fight with similar objectives.”

Wenger, who can equal the record for FA Cup wins for a manager of six if his team successfully today defend the trophy, has insisted that even though Jack Wilshere could also find himself on the bench today, he wants the England midfielder to stay at the Emirates.

Wenger said: “You have to make your decisions. Most of the time the heroes are the guys who come on.

“Jack knows he is wanted. I gave him his start at 17 years of age. You cannot show a bigger desire of wanting a player. We have always extended his contract and we have been very patient with all his injuries.

“We want him to stay here. We would like to benefit from his talent. We have nevber considered selling him.”

Villa’s former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood is a massive fan of Frenchman Wenger and he said: “He is someone I admire greatly. He sticks to his guns and never changes the way he plays.”